Strength in Numbers: The Team Approach to Biblical Counseling (Mark Shaw)

Strength in Numbers

The Team Approach to Biblical Counseling

God did not intend for members of local Christian churches to be mere spectators of His work as done by others; this book presents an approach to counseling that trains and multiplies those capable of providing counseling in your church. The team concept of ministry is not new, as we see examples throughout the Bible of God sending men and women in teams to do His work in the kingdom.

Whether you are a pastor who counsels as you shepherd the flock, a biblical counselor in full-time ministry, or a church member who is often approached for spiritual advice, this book will be a valuable resource to help you implement “many hands” to help with their unique talents and spiritual gifts, bringing those to the counseling process.

About the Author

Dr. Mark Shaw is Founder and President of Truth in Love Ministries in Birmingham, Alabama. He also serves as Pastor of Clay Christian Fellowship in that city.  Mark holds a biblical counseling certification with the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC).  He is a certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional with the Alabama Association of Drug and Alcohol Addiction. Mark and his wife Mary have four children and reside near Birmingham, Alabama.  He is also author of Addiction Proof Parenting and Paul the Counselor.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Nourishing the Body of Christ

• 1) The Power of Christ
• 2) The Importance of Discipleship
• 3) Teams of Two
• 4) Nothing New Under the Son

Section 2: The Strength of Team Ministry

• 5) Rationale for Ministry in Pairs
• 6) Two Extreme Approaches to Ministry

Section 3: Implementing the Team Counseling Model

• 7) Team Leadership
• 8) The Mechanics of Establishing a Team Ministry
• 9) Working Together
• 10) Double Team
• 11) Faith Works
• 12) Mission and Vista